Sole source Rose Electronics TFLEX battery packs
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) intends to negotiate and award a sole source purchase order to Rose Electronics Distributing Company LLC for TFLEX battery packs. These custom-fabricated battery packs are required for compatibility with existing TFLEX Moored Data Buoy Systems in Seattle, WA.
Scope of Work
NOAA PMEL requires 25 Alkaline Battery Pack FLEX 04-10_LARGE PACK and 25 Alkaline Battery Pack FLEX 04-10_SMALL PACK. These are custom-fabricated, complex-design battery packs manufactured to meet PMEL's engineered design specifications. They must be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing TFLEX Moored Data Buoy Systems, providing essential single-source power for the integrated TFLEX electronics package, including instrument controllers, GPS modules, Iridium communications, data logging, and RF communications. Rose Electronics is identified as the only known brand supporting the mission without compromising data collection or damaging electronic components.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation Notice)
- Authority: FAR 6.103-1
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Batteries, Nonrechargeable)
- Set-Aside: No Set-Aside
- Published: March 20, 2026
- Response Due: April 4, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Delivery: By July 31, 2026 or sooner
Evaluation
This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days of publication. This documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government retains discretion regarding competitive procurement.
Additional Notes
Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. No solicitation package is currently available.